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Oxford Vest Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Girls, Infant/Baby, Boys

Item:

Sweater

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit and purl
three needle bind off
decreases and increases

Pattern Description:

The Oxford vest is a classy, striped garter stitch vest designed especially for little men with big style! This is a simple and fun knit. The vest body is purled in the round, with the shoulder sides and back worked separately and joined with a three needle bind off. The contrasting garter stitch edging results in a charming "stitched look" and is finished with a special super-stretchy bind off along the neck line.

Pattern includes helpful photos and instructions including notes on all the techniques described.

Gauge:

4st/7rows = 1 inch in stockinette stitch

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

3-6 months, (9-12 months, 18-24 months)

Materials:

330-440 yrds of Knit PIck's Comfy Worsted in three colors
size 5 DPNs and 12" circulars
size 6 12 " circulars
tapestry needle

Suggested yarn:

440 yards of Worsted weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Knit Pick's Comfy Worsted